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The Book Theif by Markus Zusak Synopsis: It’s just a small story really, about among other things: a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery... Set during World War II in Germany, Markus Zusak’s groundbreaking new novel is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich. Liesel scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist–books. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbors during bombing raids as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her basement before he is marched to Dachau. This is an unforgettable story about the ability of books to feed the soul. Courtesy of amazon.com Rating: 5/5 Thoughts: I finished this book in March and I've not been able to stop thinking about it since. It was beautifully written and touched me deeply. Liesel will surely remain in my heart forever. If you've yet to read this book, you should treat yourself immediately! I cannot recommend this book highly enough. Has anyone read I Am the Messenger? After reading The Book Thief I'm curious to read other works by Zusak, but I also have the feeling his other works will be a let down. The Book Thief was just too good!

April... Reading Anne Frank on the train to Amsterdam. Loved this book bar at The Laundromat in Reykjavik, Iceland.

March... The first day of Spring.

I am extremely excited for Les Miserables.

The Change - Up and The Vow.

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Has anyone read Rules of Civility by Amor Towles?

Thanks, frankie! Arukiyomi, though I've taken some pictures in the past, I mostly started this year. Just about everyone I know has been biten by the ebook bug and it truly saddens me. I love real books and taking these pics has become a way for me to express just how much I do. Thank you, Inver! I'm hoping to read at least one of O'Farrell's books this summer. Hoping to update this blog soon. I have a few books/thoughts to post, and I also have a few pictures to upload as well.

Watched Midnight in Paris last night for the third time. Can't wait to finally see Paris in person this April!

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Even though I was hoping for a little more from the second half, I thoroughly enjoyed it! I am loving The Book Thief! Yay! I'm so happy you're enjoying it! Happy to see you enjoyed The Thorn Birds. Its been sitting on my bookshelf for awhile now. Hoping to read it this summer. Still reading The Book Thief. Wish I could find more time to sit and read it because I'm absolutely loving it!

The best part about dyeing my hair is being able to catch up on some reading.

Finally had the chance to read some of The Book Thief today.

Lincoln Lawyer and Almost Famous: The Director's Cut.

Vampire Diaries.

Thanks, Katrina! He is totally a chunka (just under 20 lbs. at five months)! I call him my little Buddha, and I just love him to pieces.

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